Emanuel Congregation

Shabbat Shalom! 🌿

This Shabbat we enter the final book of the Torah with Parashat D’varim (דְבָרִים) — “The Words.”

"These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel..." — Deuteronomy 1:1

As Moses prepares the Israelites for their next chapter, he reflects on their shared journey — the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the importance of remembering the stories that shaped them.

Parashat D’varim reminds us that our words matter. The stories we tell, the memories we preserve, and the wisdom we pass forward help guide future generations.

This Shabbat is also known as Shabbat Chazon, the Shabbat of Vision, as we prepare for Tisha B’Av — a time to reflect on loss, resilience, and the hope of rebuilding.

May this Shabbat bring moments of reflection, connection, and renewal.

Shabbat Shalom from Emanuel Congregation! ✨

📖 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22
📖 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1–27